Famous Birthdays
- Bridget Parker, British equestrian 3 day event (Olympic gold 1972)
- Peter Struycken, Dutch artist, born in The Hague, Netherlands
Famous Deaths
Amelia Earhart (1897-1939)
American aviator (1st woman to fly solo across the Atlantic), is declared dead at 41 after disappearing over the Pacific Ocean in 1937
Died in 1939 1939 Highlights
About January 5, 1939
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 85 years, 3 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Capricorn
